Haleakalā National Park Summit Entrance

This place is heaven on earth. Out of all the Hawaiian islands this is the most peaceful and serene. The trip to the summit is via beautiful curved roads. Sunrise at the top is one in a lifetime things to see. No words are enough to explain the beauty. Star gazing at night is whole different experience of this marvelous place. It’s cold at night be mindful of that. Temperature can very from 65 degrees Fahrenheit at bottom to 35 degrees Fahrenheit at top. Night driving to and from summit is little hard as no road lights and curvy roads.

I have to say...I was Scared To Death on the drive up and down. My husband had to drive and I was gripping handles and doing deep breathing exercises. I dont want to scare anyone from this amazing experience but you should be prepared for this drive. The Road to Hana is mild compared to this because you are driving up up up and there is often no railing. Eventually you are Above the clouds!!nYes, at the top, it's gorgeous! And yes, I am glad we did it!

This is such an amazing place. Weather it’s sunny or not. It’s just a great experience. Imagine I jumped out of an airplane at 10,000 feet above sea level and we get to stand on the top of this amazing whole.

How anyone can give this place less than five stars is unfathomable to me. It's cold, windy, and looks like the moon landing was filmed there. It's a must do when on Maui -- at least once for sunrise and once for sunset. I personally prefer sunset. The stars after dark are incredible.

It's a beautiful park. Too bad it was little rainy at the top and our bike tour got postponed. Oh well, you can't control the weather. Nothing happens in God's world by mistake.